* moving into open space as an attacker when a pass is made in an attempt to score

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Dribbling (15 mins)

Setup

* soccer ball for each player

* 25 yard line (either with cones or a field line) for the other side of the grid

Instructions

1) Each player begins with a ball at their feet on the touchline with a partner standing 5 feet from them

2) players will dribble their ball to the right making 5-7 touches before switching and dribbling to the left, and alternating accordingly

3) While the player is dribbling the defender is "Jockeying" and NOT trying to win the ball, just moving in proper positions until the player with the ball has decided to turn (remember angling an approach to defending 1v1)

3) players will stop once they reach the 25 yard mark on the other side and repeat, partners will switch roles once attacking player has gone to the other side and back with the ball

4) there are no "outs" or sidelines, giving the idea of "freedom" - allowing players to operate how they feel most comfortable : do not tell the players this, allow them to discover it

5) After 4 rounds of dribbling - switch the movements so that after 5-7 touches players must do a "step-over", roll, use outside of the foot to turn, pull back's, etc

6) Make sure children are taking WIDE touches to the outside (left & right) when dribbling